Overview

Discover how science plays a vital role in solving crimes and delivering justice.

You’ll study areas such as trace evidence, ballistics, and DNA analysis. Alongside this, you’ll train in delivering expert witness testimony and explore the legal and ethical dimensions of your work.

Our course stands out for its unique facilities and hands-on approach. You’ll investigate simulated crime scenes in our dedicated house and vehicles, practise techniques in specialist labs, and access cutting-edge equipment including our VisionX Comparison Microscope.

With options to take a year in industry, study abroad, or complete an integrated Master’s, you’ll graduate with the scientific and analytical skills to thrive in careers from policing and counter-terrorism to public health and research.

Programme Structure

This course equips you with the scientific, legal and practical skills needed to investigate crime and present evidence with confidence.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Forensic Science Criminology View 589 other Bachelors in Criminology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points
80
A level
For those with a relevant science qualification our standard offer is CDD with one of these to be a Science subject, for those without a relevant science qualification our standard offer is BB, OR CCC including at least two subjects from the following areas: humanities, computing, art and design, English language or literature.
BTEC Nationals
A typical offer would be MMP in Applied Science, Biomedical Science, Medical Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Sport or Sports Coaching. All other subjects are considered on a case by case basis.
International Baccalaureate
80 tariff points - typically H5, H4, H4 including HL Science Subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 4 or SL Science Subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 6.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23500 GBP / year

≈ 23500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Fees for 26/27 tbc

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies.

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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